If you’re undergoing IVF or frozen embryo transfer (FET), you’ll want to give yourself the best chance of success. Sometimes however, despite having good quality embryos, they don’t always lead to a successful pregnancy. When this happens, we may recommend having an ERA. It can tell us when your womb is most receptive at the molecular level and therefore what day is the best one for embryo transfer.
Who’s it for
You might want to use ERA if…
You’ve experienced repeated implantation failure with good quality embryos
You have a seemingly normal uterus
It’s beneficial to know your personal window for implantation
Statistics at Harley Street
Our pregnancy rate for women over 37 is more than double the national average and we have the highest pregnancy rate for over 40s in the UK.
We put every patient on the best possible treatment plan with the highest chance of success. As ERA is a technique we use to support other fertility treatments such as IVF, the first step will be a discussion between you and your doctor about whether it might be beneficial for you.
Step 2: A biopsy
Your ERA test will be performed using a biopsy taken from the lining of the womb. It’s a simple procedure that can be carried out in our clinic without sedation. The added benefit of having it done is that it doubles as an endometrial scratch, which is a procedure we also offer to improve the chances of a successful implantation.
The procedure can be performed under anaesthesia (sedation) to avoid discomfort, if you are sensitive in the area or have a lower pain threshold.
We might arrange further scans to monitor the development of your follicle(s) and endometrium.
"Every aspect of this journey is difficult – what will get you through it is the staff at Harley Street"
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